Tribesmen will be collectively responsible for maintaining peace and protecting government installations.

Tribal elders’ role has been minimised since insurgency in 2007.

Haleemzai tribe calls for govt to reciprocate with regional development.

Doctors say virus being imported through cross-border migration

Increase in import tax has made Afghan wood more expensive than that produced locally.

Health workers claim that residents refuse vaccination if demands for food, electricity not met.

Three disputed villages between Shabqadar and Mohmand Agency have refused to vaccinate their children.

Militants have blown up as many as 500 schools in tribal regions.

Jirga decides to expel ‘sympathisers’ of militants and burn down their houses.

Local leaders say committee on new provinces does not understand tribal areas’ needs.